Holidays
Holidays For The Year 2012
The American Embassy will observe the following American and local holidays in 2012.
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 2 (Monday) | In Lieu of New Year's Day | American |
| January 13 (Friday) | In Lieu of Tamil Thai Pongal Day | Local |
| January 16 (Monday) | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | American |
| February 3 (Friday) | In Lieu of National Day | Local |
| February 6 (Monday) | In Lieu of Holy Prophet's Birthday | Local |
| February 20 (Monday) | Washington's Birthday | American |
| March 7 (Wednesday) | Medin Full Moon Poya Day | Local |
| April 12 (Thursday) | Day prior to Sinhala & Tamil New Year Day | Local |
| April 13 (Friday) | Sinhala and Tamil New Year Day | Local |
| May 1 (Tuesday) | May Day | Local |
| May 7 (Monday) | In Lieu of day following Wesak Full Moon Poya Day | Local |
| May 28 (Monday) | Memorial Day | American |
| June 4 (Monday) | Poson Full Moon Poya Day | Local |
| July 4 (Wednesday) | Independence Day | American |
| August 31 (Friday) | Adhi Binara Full Moon Poya Day | Local |
| September 3 (Monday) | Labor Day | American |
| October 8 (Monday) | Columbus Day | American |
| November 12 (Monday) | Veteran's Day | American |
| November 22 (Thursday) | Thanksgiving Day | American |
| December 25 (Tuesday) | Christmas Day | American |